2018-2019 Program:

Are you still not getting anywhere with your novel?

Stop going at it alone!

Get the step-by-step guidance you need to write, publish, or market your genre novelwith experienced and bestselling novelists who are also professional teachers, coaches, and mentors.

Receive discerning, individualized support all year-long in a group setting that supports your goals and progress.

I feel like I am in an MFA program…

“I had wanted for some time to complete NaNoWriMo and found it a daunting task. Then I took the [Plan Your Novel] 30-Day Writing Challenge from the Barany School of Fiction.

This comprehensive set of classes and group coaching gave me the tools I needed to make it not only to the 50K November goal but far beyond and my story continued.

Whether a pantser, a plotter, or a hybrid of the two, you will gain an awareness of what makes good writing, working with your own material to master practical techniques.

The camaraderie I have relished as a member of Beth’s “Fellowship of the Pen” and “Group Coaching for Genre Novelists” has been just the support I need to work through my fears as a new novelist as well as to keep me accountable to my peers.

In my one-on-one sessions with Beth, the vigorous review of my manuscript along with the masterful feedback has made me feel like I am in an MFA program.

The welcoming and approachable style of both Beth and Ezra Barany leave you heartened and motivated. I am grateful I found the Barany School of Fiction.”
— Author, Hugh Tipping

About Us

Beth and Ezra Barany are award-winning, best-selling novelists, who have worked with over 100 authors to help them get their books written and published. Happily married for over 17 years, we’re passionate about writing, story telling, and guiding authors to achieve your dreams.

Ready to discover more about our four levels of engagement? Click here.

“Before I started working with Beth in her Group Coaching program for Genre Novelists, I was stuck on where to go next with my WIP. I was a big time procrastinator.

On one hand I wanted to write but on the other hand, I never made time for it. She got me writing regularly and helped me overcome my procrastination.

She is a great listener, she really knows all about writing, and what’s needed to finish a novel. After working with Beth I was on track with my writing, I had plans in motion to keep me going and the confidence that I could do it. She is a great coach.”

We invite authors to join us who need and want support along their journey, want peers and mentors to help them stay motivated, stay the course, and exercise their “sticktoitiveness.”

Readers say they read to escape and then experience a renewal of some kind when they re-enter their daily lives. We do that. We are the magicians who create that. Isn’t that amazing, wonderful, and so incredibly difficult?

But if it wasn’t hard, why would you do it, right?

This Program is For Dedicated Novelists who:

Have written at least one manuscript (or equivalent), even a messy first draft; the program is too advanced if you haven’t written a book (or equivalent) yet.

Are ready to start thinking about publishing (either self-publishing or traditional publishing) and marketing your book and yourself as an author (even though the thought of marketing is super scary); if you’re not ready to be at least educated about the business of being a novelist, then maybe this program isn’t for you.

Want a successful writing career as a genre fiction novelist. We know this is a long-haul endeavor and are here to support you every step of the way.

Quality Instruction

“This program was so useful. I loved the quality instruction, the friendships/support found in the Facebook group, the diversity of the topics covered through group calls, and the handouts!”— Fantasy author, Tami K.

Get Your Book Published This Year!

Benefits of Joining Our Author Group Coaching Program with Beth and Ezra Barany:

You’ll get the accountability and support you need to edit your first novel and prepare it for publication.

You’ll get insight and knowledge– resources in a private community – from two experienced and published authors who know what you’re going through so you don’t feel so alone. We have resources on the craft of writing fiction, and more, including:

Our Archives and Courses Available to Group Members!

You’ll get tips and tools and guidance and structure on how to stay the course even though you have a busy life.

You’ll get weekly check-insto help you keep your writing and its progress top of mind.

You’ll get regular access to Beth and Ezra to pick their brain with any question you have about finishing and editing your book, publishing, and book marketing.

You’ll be able to test out marketing ideas in a safe and supportive environment; we know what it’s like to market out books! We’re introverted writers too!

You’ll have the structure of a program so that you can have a strong goal and reach toward that goal whether it’s to complete and polish your book, or publish and market your book, or both.

You’ll have the support of your peerstoo so you’ll be able to get feedback from your colleagues. Also you’ll be able to support them. Often when we teach or share what we know, we solidify our learning in a deeper way.

New!Optional! You’ll get Beta Reading Feedbackand some light Critiquing Services on some of your manuscript pages by one of Beth’s experienced assistants. This valuable feedback will help identify problems with your writing process that you might be having issues with, so you can correct them early on.

New!Optional! You’ll be able to exchange manuscript pages between the group participants, so you’ll have the added bonus of having your peers critique and offer feedback on your writing.

Four Levels of Engagement

At the Group Coaching Program for dedicated genre novelists, we offer four levels of engagement.

Read through these and pick the one that works the best for you and your life.

#1: CALL TO ADVENTURE, a way to get all the benefits of the group at an affordable rate.

In the CALL TO ADVENTURE level, you’ll get:

— Attend live two monthly group calls (or access the recordings)

— Access to 6+ years of archived group calls and handouts

— Access to the Plan Your Novel, Write Your Novel, and Edit Your Novel home study courses, plus home study courses on marketing and self-publishing, and heavily-discounted or free access to live classes throughout the year

— Not included: The only thing not included in this level are the one-on-one calls with Beth and editing. You can upgrade at any time during the program. More on these next three levels next.

Three additional ways to receive ONE-on-ONE SUPPORT with Beth Barany.

#2:CROSSING THE THRESHOLD level

In the CROSSING THE THRESHOLDlevel, you’ll get one60-minute session per month. Beth can read up to 20 manuscript pagesbefore the session.

#3:SLAY THE DRAGON level

In the SLAY THE DRAGON level, you’ll get two coaching calls per month; calls are 60 minutes long; Beth can read and give notes on (not edit) pages or marketing notes (20 pages) per call.

#4:RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level

In the RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level, you’ll get two coaching calls per month; calls are 60 minutes long; and Beth will edit your manuscript pages (10-15 pages) per call.

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One of the best investments I have made for my writing craft

Participating in the Group Coaching for Genre Novelist is one of the best investments I have made for my writing craft.

The program provided the perfect mix of both education and support.

The program provided me with an expanded repertoire of tools that I now use on a daily basis and which provide me with an expanded sense of confidence and greater flow in my writing.

— KA Whitehall, Fantasy Author

Topics We Cover in the Program:

— Getting your book edited and ready for publication; (Yes!)

— Tips on motivation, overcoming overwhelm due to all the steps involved in getting a book completed, polished, published, and marketed;

— Tips, tools, techniques on acknowledging and addressingprocrastination and resistance (as Steven Pressfield calls it in The War of Art);

— How to make friends with the internal editor and putting it to work at the proper time and not a moment too soon.

— How to embrace your own writing and editing process. Each of us has our own. Let’s uncover yours!

— How to find editors/beta readers/critique partners;

— How toedit to create a ready-to-publish manuscript, covering topics such as character and point of view, conflict and story structure, creating a page-turner, developing a strong voice, and what makes for a strong, compelling read.

— Tips, steps, resources on traditional publishing: how to find the right publisher, how to find a literary agent; how to pitch an agent or editor in person or in writing;

— Marketing for shy writers; building your social media platform; using social media tools to build your brand; get started with a basic website; learn how to find reviewers.

— And more! We’re open to your questions, concerns, and are constantly creating new lessons tailored to you.

We know this program is valuable to novelists.

We have helped over 100 authors in this intimate group over the last five years.

Here’s some more testimonials…

Invaluable to me…

“Beth Barany’s coaching group program has been invaluable to me in the completion of the first draft of my manuscript.

I wasn’t sure I would finish the work when I started, but once I began Beth’s program I was able to progress at a steady pace.

I took the course of study that included a bi-weekly review of sections of my work in progress, tri-weekly progressreminders/check-ins posted on the group page, a monthly tutorial call, and support from Beth, Ezra, and the fellow authors of the group through chat on the group page.

This schedule helped keep me moving consistently forward in a supportive environment with no episodes of the dreaded block.” — Patricia Watson

She really knows what she’s talking about…

“Having completed Beth Barany’s program, I can say without reservation that she really knows what she’s talking about, and offers invaluable advice and support for writers, whether they are new or accomplished.

The program is thorough, thought-provoking, and fun.

When I started, I didn’t have a clue as to how to proceed on finishing my book.

Having completed the course, I have a clear vision for my book, am writing every day, and accomplishing the goals that I have set for myself with the help of Beth’s course.

I have no doubt that I will complete my book, and Beth will have been instrumental in helping me getting the job done! Thanks, Beth.”

— Eve Visconti, Writer

Beth’s Group Coaching helped me to go beyond…

“Beth’s Group Coaching helped me to go beyond mere good action and dialog.

I dig much deeper into the character interactions and emotions, make them real, make them grab the reader.

I put a sharper microscope on character motivations. I’m more daring with relationships and improved the voice to fit the story.”

— Richard Burns, Author, www.icanwrite2.wordpress.com

THANK YOU for all of your help…

“I know I’ve said this before, but THANK YOU for all of your help.

Your support, your words of encouragement, and your insightful feedback on my work, and your thoughts on writing process/practice have been immensely helpful.”

— Lucy Curran, Author, San Francisco, CA

I went from struggling writer to publishing…

“Looking back over the past year of my association with Beth Barany as my writing coach and creativity muse, I can physically measure my personal and professional growth.

I went from struggling writer to becoming an ePub’d writer with Beth’s help.

With her invaluable help, I wrote a 1950s Los Angeles Noir Boxing/love story, and it was published August 2013!

It was Beth’s belief in me and my talent that pushed me to work harder…

My confidence in my abilities to tell a story has grown phenomenally. I thank God for Beth’s help, caring, kick-in-the-butt techniques and her loving guidance.

Thank you Beth, for helping me to believe in myself, my talent, and my goals.”

— Carol Malone, Author, www.carolmalone.net

If you’d like to feel excited about your writing career, taking action around it, and are on track to reach your goals, then read on…

Space is limited — we’re only accepting 40 writers so that we can give our full attention to the group.

Full Pay Option

CALL TO ADVENTURE

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

SLAY THE DRAGON

RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR

You can pay in full:

CALL TO ADVENTURE: Full Pay Option: $467 ($97 off)

Full Pay Option: $1,899 ($465 off)

Full Pay Option: $4,999 ($1,001 off)

Full Pay Option: $7,499 ($1,501 off)

20 19 spots available

15 8 spots available

5 2 spots available

5 1 spot available

COST SUMMARY: For this Author Group Coaching program with Beth and Ezra Barany:

— CALL TO ADVENTURE: $564 or $47/month for 12 months

Or: Full Pay Option: $467 ($97 off) for the CALL TO ADVENTURE private Facebook group and access to all the resources; and access to Beth and Ezra connecting with you specifically via the FB and the live twice a month group calls.

— CROSSING THE THRESHOLD: $2,364 or $197/month for 12 months

Or: Full Pay Option: $1,899 ($465 off) for the CROSSING THE THRESHOLD level. All of the above, plus you also get a monthly one-on-one call with Beth. Beth will read up to 20 pages before the call, sent at least 48 hours ahead of your coaching call. Calls are 45-60 minutes long.

—SLAY THE DRAGON: $6,000 or $500/month for 12 months

Or: Full Pay Option: $4,999 ($1,001 off), for added One-on-One SLAY THE DRAGONsupport with Beth Barany for all of the above, plus two 1-1 calls per month with Beth Barany. Beth will also read up to 20-25 pages (or 1-2 chapters, or marketing notes, plans, or drafts) before the call, sent at least 48 hours ahead of your coaching call. Calls are 60 minutes long.

— RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR: $9,000 or $750/month for 12 months

Or: Full Pay Option: $7,499 ($1,501 off) for added Manuscript Editing RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR support with Beth Barany for all of the above, plus twice a month editing (light line edits on story, character, word choice, flow) of up to 10-15 manuscript pages, corresponding to our two 1-1 calls per month.

Want to learn more about the 4 levels of participation in the Group Coaching Program?

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CALL TO ADVENTURE

Click below to pay for the group by month. The system will set you up on a monthly payment program.

CALL TO ADVENTURE: Monthly Payment Plan for 12 months

$47.00 USD/monthly

Sign up for Author Group Coaching with Beth and Ezra Barany

Or click here if you’d like to pay in full for the CALL TO ADVENTUREProgram:
$467 for the 12-month program ($97 off).

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD:

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CROSSING THE THRESHOLD: Monthly Payment Plan for 12 months

$197.00 USD/monthly

Sign up for Author Group Coaching with Beth and Ezra Barany

Or click here if you’d like to pay in full for the CROSSING THE THRESHOLD Program:
$1,899 for the 12-month program ($465 off).

SLAY THE DRAGON:

Monthly pay: Click below to pay for the group plus 1-1SLAY THE DRAGON support by month. The system will set you up on a monthly payment program of $500 per month for 12 months.

Sign up for monthly SLAY THE DRAGON level: Group Coaching Program and 1:1 with Beth Barany

$500 USD/monthly

For SLAY THE DRAGON level:
Pay in full: Click here if you’d like to pay in full: $4,999 for 12-months ($1,001 discount).

For the RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level:

Monthly pay: Click below to sing up for the group, plus 1-1 & editingRETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level by month. The system will set you up on a monthly payment program of $750 per month for 12 months.

Sign up for monthly RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level: Group Coaching Program and 1:1 & Editing with Beth Barany

$750 USD/monthly

For RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR:Click here if you’d like to pay in full: $7,499 for 12-months ($1,501 discount).

Is this program right for you?

It is if:

— You’re proactive, ready to get into action.

— You take responsibility for showing up.

— You ask for help and for what you need.

— You’re ready to have real conversations about what it takes to be the author you’d like to be.

— You’re saying to yourself, “Now’s the time to get into action!”

A Little Bit About Us

Beth Barany, Creativity Coach for Writers, and Award-Winning Novelist

Today I’m an award-winning novelist and write in three genres (young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal/fantasy romance for adults, science fiction mystery), and run a successful business as a coach and consultant for authors. Two of my nonfiction books for writers have been bestsellers, and my webinar on book blog tours has received mostly 5-star reviews and has over 100 students. My husband, Ezra Barany, is a best-selling novelist, and writes under two names. Together, we generate about revenue from book and product royalties, courses, presentations, and this program.

I know what it takes to generate writing and to publish, amidst a busy life.Want to know my secret?

I’m passionate about writing, passionate about writing books to empower people to have the adventures they seek — whether I write fiction, or nonfiction.

But as you can imagine it wasn’t always this way.

Flashback to 20 years ago… After always reaching and achieving my academic goals as a teen and an adult (valedictorian; fluent in French by 17; got into UC Berkeley), I’d just gotten rejected from graduate school in journalism. I was 30.

What was I going to do with my life?

I was working as an assistant manager at Blockbuster Video (remember such stores?), and was reeling from confusion, lack of direction, and felt unmoored from life.

I had no clear direction. I was lost.

When I finally got up the courage to reread my application to graduate school in journalism (I only applied to one school), I saw that I’d written there in black and white that the deep reason why I wanted to go to grad school and study journalism was because I wanted to be a novelist.

I read that and it hit me. Duh!

No wonder they didn’t let me in. And, if that’s what I said I wanted, well, I better get to it.

I realized it was time for action. I realized the only way to be a writer was to write.

But where to begin? Such an overwhelming task. I did what a book nerd like me would do in the pre-internet days: I went to the library and read the local activities announcement board.

Right away, I found a group that met at a local café and joined it. I started my first novel on the very first meeting.

Through that group, and through another I joined soon after (and where I met my husband, bestselling author Ezra Barany – more on him later), I got on track and started working on that first novel.

Fast forward to today: I’ve written 16 novels, and published 3 novels, 5 novellas, and 1 short story — so far. I’ve won a grand prize on one of my novels, and was a finalist in several contests for other novels. I have 3 or 4 books in process at any given time, and I make time to write while running my business.

I’m so excited to be bringing my knowledge, passion, and vision to you!

Beth Barany’s young adult fantasy and paranormal romance on Amazon.com.

Here’s what Ezra has to say:

Ezra Barany, author of the bestseller, The Torah Codes, known as the Jewish Da Vinci Code

Today I am an award-winning author of a bestselling novel. My Jewish version of The Da Vinci Code, The Torah Codes, was released in paperback in March 2011, then the ebook version was published in September 2011. My thriller hit bestseller status in December 2011 in Jewish fiction and has stayed on the charts ever since.

It wasn’t always that way.

I’m a high-school physics teacher and always worked hard to earn my paycheck. All that hard work didn’t feel like it paid off when I was laid off from teaching for a few years. We nearly lost our home. At that time, not finding any open physics teaching positions in the San Francisco Bay Area,I realized I had to do something… because I couldn’t go on like this, scrambling and waiting to find work. I realized I had to be in charge of my own career. I took an old manuscript off the back burner, applied some special tricks as I edited it, and in a matter of a few months, my book was available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Ezra Barany’s thrillers on Amazon.com

Ezra knows what it takes to create a bestseller. His method works well for people who like step-by-step and who also like to take risks. His thriller, The Torah Codes, has been a bestseller since December 2011.

I’m happy to say that my book brought in passive income. The royalties were close to the salary I had from my first year of teaching. In fact, I set up a part of the profits to go to schools, and so far I’ve donated over $2,500 from book sales to local Jewish day schools. I am currently editing my third book in the series.

I’ve been working with authors for about five years, with Beth and solo, and I look forward to working with you and helping each and every one of you achieve your goals and dreams.Nothing would make me happier!

FAQ

Q: Do I need to have a Facebook account to participate in this program?

A: Yes, you’ll need to have a Facebook account and a way to access the private group.

Q: Do I need to have a manuscript done when we start?

A: Yes, done or almost done. (Or equivalent.) This program is for dedicated novelists who are already doing the work of writing their book.

Q: What if I’m working on a trilogy/triptych?

A: Wonderful! Both Beth and Ezra have worked on trilogies and quartets. During the program we recommend that you stay focused on one book at a time. That way you’ll be able to finish at least one book during the program. Past participants have actually finished their books and often started or even completed a second book.

Q: Will you edit my material via the Facebook group?

A: No, not unless you sign up for the RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level do I edit your pages directly. Starting at the CROSSING THE THRESHOLD level, I read your pages and give feedback. You are welcome though to upload your material and ask your cohorts in the circle for specific feedback. We’ll be giving you specific training and support on Beta Reading and Peer Critiques.

Q: Will you provide line edits on my manuscript?

A: Yes, if you sign up for the RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR level.

Q: What if I can’t always attend the calls live.

A: All the group calls will be recorded. You will have access to them via our onine school, Barany School of Fiction, and can download them for your private use.

Q: Will you help me find an agent?

A: Yes, we will be covering how to query agents during the year. We teach you how to do this, so you know the strategies and tactics involved.

Q: Will you publish my book under your press?

A: No, we only publish our own books. But we can make referrals and help you find qualified professionals to help you self-publish, if that’s your chosen route.

Q: Do you have Scholarships?

A: No, not at this time. I do have work/trade agreements. If you’re curious about how that might work for you, write Beth to initiate a discussion. Some of the things Beth needs are: marketing support; in-office organizational help; teacher’s assistants in the school (for alumni only.)

If you know this is the right program for you, Ezra and Beth are here to help you make your writing dreams come true.

CALL TO ADVENTURE

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

SLAY THE DRAGON

RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR

Your Investment: Monthly payments option

CALL TO ADVENTURE: $47/month for 12 months ($564)

$197/month for 12 months ($2,364)

$500/month ($6,000)

$750/month ($9,000)

Or you can pay in full:

CALL TO ADVENTURE: Full Pay Option: $467 ($97 off)

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD: Full Pay Option: $1,899 ($465 off)

SLAY THE DRAGON: Full Pay Option: $4,999 ($1,001 off)

RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR: Full Pay Option: $7,499 ($1,501 off)

20 19 spots available

15 8 spots available

5 2 spots available

5 1 spot available

All Aboard!

All aboard! We’re about to depart on an exciting adventure! You’re invited to join us!